I'm bringing to you the list of the most populous cities in nigeria.

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{1} LAGOS> 14,368,332. World {16}

Lagos's 2020 population is now estimated at 14,368,332. In 1950, the population of Lagos was 325,218. Lagos has grown by 2,129,126 since 2015, which represents a 3.26% annual change.

Lagos is a port city and the most populous city in Nigeria. The metropolitan area originated on islands, including Lagos Island, that were protected from the Atlantic Ocean by sand spits. The city has expanded onto the mainland west of the lagoon, however, with Ikeja, the capital of Lagos, and Agege over 25 miles northwest of Lagos Island. Lagos has a population estimated at 21 million in 2016, which makes it the largest city in Africa.

The Lagos State Government estimates the population of Lagos at 17.5 million, although this number has been disputed by the Nigerian Government and found to be unreliable by the National Population Commission of Nigeria, which put the population at over 21 million in 2016. Lagos surpassed Cairo in size in 2012 to become the largest city of Africa. The population was estimated at just 11.2 million in 2011 by the United Nations.

Lagos Demographics

Lagos was originally inhabited by the Awori group of the Yoruba people. Today, it has a very diverse population due to heavy migration from other parts of Nigeria and surrounding countries. The Yoruba are the dominant ethnic group. There are more than 250 ethnic groups represented in Lagos, however, including the Hausa, Igbo, and Fulani. Small minorities of American, British, East Indian, Chinese, white Zimbabwean, Greek, Syrian, Lebanese and Japanese are also present in the city. In the mid-19th century, many ex-slaves of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban descent and emigrants from Sierra Leone created communities in Lagos, along with ex-slaves from the Americas. They became missionaries and merchants in the city.

While there are many millionaires in Lagos, about 66% of the population lives in slums. The city has been dubbed the "mega-city of slums," with millions living in and around the lagoons with no access to roads, clean water, electricity or waste disposal. The World Bank has identified 9 of the largest slums of the city for upgrading with a $200 million loan from the United States, which would benefit about one million people. One large slum is Makoko, which has no security and rampant crime.

Lagos Population Growth

Lagos has enjoyed tremendous growth, reaching 21 million from just 1.4 million as recently as 1970. The city now generates 25% of Nigeria's total gross domestic product, and it has many millionaires. It is also the 8th fastest growing city in Africa.

Oddly enough, in 1999 the United Nations predicted that the city's metropolitan area, which had only about 290,000 inhabitants in 1950, would exceed 20 million by 2010 and thus become one of the ten most populated cities in the world. It is certainly close - between the predictions and current estimates - and we will continue to watch as the growth unfolds in this city.

Lagos is also a window to the future. In about 25 years, at the rate Nigeria is currently growing, it will have a population of 300 million, or the same as the present-day United States, all living in an area the size of Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. With the population doubling over the last 15 years, living standards across Nigeria remain poor. Today, 25% of Africans are Nigerian.

By 2050, Lagos' population is expected to double once more, which will make it the 3rd largest city in the world but with less infrastructure than any other large cities of the world.

Year. Population. Growth% Growth

2035 24,418,768 3.46% 3,818,612
2030 20,600,156 3.73% 3,443,764
2025 17,156,392 3.61% 2,788,060
2020 14,368,332 3.26% 2,129,126

Lagos Population Data (Urban Area).

National Bureau of Statistics - Nigeria data and statistics.

National Population Commission Nigeria - Lagos State population data.

World Urbanization Prospects - United Nations population estimates and projections of major Urban Agglomerations.

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{2} KANO>> {3,999,050}. World {105}

Kano's 2020 population is now estimated at 3,999,050. In 1950, the population of Kano was 123,073. Kano has grown by 415,708 since 2015, which represents a 2.22% annual change

Kano is the capital city of Kano State in North West, Nigeria. It is situated in the Sahelian geographic region, south of the Sahara. Kano is the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria and is the second largest city in Nigeria. The Kano metropolis initially covered 137 square kilometres (53 square miles), and comprised forty four local government areas (LGAs)—Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni and Nasarawa; However, it now covers two additional LGAs—Ungogo and Kumbotso. The total area of Metropolitan Kano is now 499 square kilometres (193 square miles),

{3} IBADAN>> 3,551,961. World{123}.

Ibadan's 2020 population is now estimated at 3,551,961. In 1950, the population of Ibadan was 450,111. Ibadan has grown by 394,810 since 2015, which represents a 2.38% annual change

Ibadan (UK: /ɪˈbædən/, US: /ɪˈbɑːdən/;[3] Yoruba: Ìbàdàn) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, Nigeria. With a population of over 6 million, it is the third most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano; it is the country's largest city by geographical area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second most populous in Africa behind Cairo.

{4} ABUJA>>3,277,740. World{136}

Abuja's 2020 population is now estimated at 3,277,740. In 1950, the population of Abuja was 18,977. Abuja has grown by 836,049 since 2015, which represents a 6.07% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects.

Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. It replaced the former capital, Lagos, as the capital city in 1991, although Lagos remains the most populous city.

Abuja has a short history, as it was a planned city that was developed primarily during the 1980s. However, despite its brief history, Abuja is not just the fastest-growing city in Africa but is also one of the fastest-growing in the world.

The city of Abuja is one of the only planned cities in Africa, and judging by its massive population growth, it is one of the most successful. The city is home to multiple religious sites and centers, including the Nigerian National Mosque. Abuja is one of the wealthiest cities in Africa.

The city was planned to bring together all of the various tribes, religions and ethnic groups found throughout Nigeria. The city was designed to be a safe one, one that is united and peaceful, unlike many other Nigerian cities that experience high rates of violence.

The city’s population is hugely diverse, and groups that reside here include Afo, Gwari, Hausa, Koro, and Bassa, to name a few. The official language of the city is English, although other languages are spoken, including Ibo, Fulani, and Yoruba. Approximately half of the city’s residents are Muslim, 40% are Christian, and the remainder follow other religions.

{5} Port Harcourt>>3,020,232. World {150}.

Port Harcourt's 2020 population is now estimated at 3,020,232. In 1950, the population of Port Harcourt was 59,752. Port Harcourt has grown by 676,377 since 2015, which represents a 5.20% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

{6} Benin city>> 1,727,169. World {283}

Benin City's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,727,169. In 1950, the population of Benin City was 49,148. Benin City has grown by 232,496 since 2015, which represents a 2.93% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

(7) Onitsha>> 1,414,790. World (360).

Onitsha's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,414,790. In 1950, the population of Onitsha was 74,437. Onitsha has grown by 305,349 since 2015, which represents a 4.98% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

8. Uyo>> 1,135,775. World (468)

Uyo's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,135,775. In 1950, the population of Uyo was 5,781. Uyo has grown by 287,807 since 2015, which represents a 6.02% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

(9). Kaduna>> 1,113,210. World (480)

Kaduna's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,113,210. In 1950, the population of Kaduna was 34,712. Kaduna has grown by 66,923 since 2015, which represents a 1.25% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

10. ABA>> 1,081,466. World 491
Aba's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,081,466. In 1950, the population of Aba was 48,488. Aba has grown by 138,178 since 2015, which represents a 2.77% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects.

11. Nnewi>> 1,050,860. World. (513.)

(12) Ilorin>> 949,866. World (572)

(13). IKORODU>>937,615. World(581)

Surprised to see Ikorudu amongst the largest city in the world in terms of population, well here you have it.

Ikorudu a suberb of Lagos currently lies in numbee 581 in world ranking, its larger than almost every state capitals in nigeria in terms of population.

(14). Jos>>895,288. World (619)

(15). Owerri>>872,604. World (636)

(16). Warri>>855,941. World (646)

(17). Maiduguri>>786,485. World. (696)

(18). Umuahia>>773,722. World. (711)

(19). Enugu>>772,872. World. (712)

(20). Zaria>>726,172. World (750)

(21). Oshogbo>>713,677. World (768)

(22). Lokoja>>692,050. World (798)

(23). Akure>> 665,524. World (840)

(24). Sokoto>>641,249. World (872)

(25). Bauchi>>597,679. World (942)

(26). Calabar>>579,273. World (970)

(27). Ogbomosho>>551,474. World (1031)

(28). Abeokuta>>532,856. World (1071)

(29). Gombe>>508,575. World (1125)


There you have it. This are the highest cities and town in Nigeria in terms of. Their population.

Equal2DeTask:
Benin city should make Top 5 na...

you think benin city is more populated than those cities that make the top five?, tell me which city benin should have displaced please

OK nice

cooll.... can we get largest town? lol

Well done

Later just before selection sorry election now Kano population will quadruple to 16 or 17 million more than Lagos. Just my wild thoughts.

haconjy:
cooll.... can we get largest town? lol

exactly why niger state gov said allocation should be shared based on that. lol

jibovico:
Later just before selection sorry election now Kano population will quadruple to 16 or 17 million more than Lagos. Just my wild thoughts.

fear God na, the Kano featured on the list is just 6 LGA that make up Kano city, there are still about 38 LGA left.

Ikorodu, badagry, Epe and so many lagos superb also excluded from Lagos population

I don't have anything to say.

Lekan239:
{6} Benin city>> 1,727,169. World {283}

Benin City's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,727,169. In 1950, the population of Benin City was 49,148. Benin City has grown by 232,496 since 2015, which represents a 2.93% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects

Those photos are not pictures of Benin

The city I live in is among the least populated and I love it. Imagine living in an overpopulated city in Nigeria. Two words-
1)Overpopulated
2)Nigeria


Reason am

spy24:



Those photos are not pictures of Benin

you think so? Okay tell me the the place

ReluctantAdult:
The city I live in is among the least populated and I love it. Imagine living in an overpopulated city in Nigeria. Two words-
1)Overpopulated
2)Nigeria


Reason am

if we have overpopulated cities in Nigeria, then what should we call tokyo japan

If the total population of Kano is 3m, where did bubu got over 3m votes he presented to us in 3015/2019

informative

McCoy662:
If the total population of Kano is 3m, where did bubu got over 3m votes he presented to us in 3015/2019

the city of kano comprises of 6 LGA just the way port harcourt city comprises of 3 LGA. Nasarawa LGA in kano metropolis alone comprises of almost 1 million people,

So take out the 6 LGA that made up kano metropolis we still going to have additional 38LGA remaining. So that's where buhari got the numbers of vote you where talking about.

The entire kano state population is over 14millon

Lekan239:
you think so? Okay tell me the the place

I live in Benin